Associate, Issue and Observation Management / Info Mgmt Risk

0000050007 Royal Bank of Canada; Halifax; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank is looking for a Data Governance Associate to join its Chief Data Office. This critical role focuses on ensuring adherence to data governance standards and regulatory compliance, while supporting data management practices. The ideal candidate will possess strong expertise in data governance and risk management, and demonstrate effective collaboration skills to contribute to the organization's strategic goals.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Career advancement opportunities

World-class training and development

Support from a collaborative team

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 2-5 years experience in data management or policy.
• Strong risk and controls background.
• Preferred regulatory or compliance exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance of first line data management procedures.
• Collaborate with CDO experts on guidance materials.
• Design and maintain data reporting and analytics.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Data Governance

Regulatory Experience

Detail-Oriented

Data Validation

Job description

What is the Opportunity? The Chief Data Office (CDO) is a first line function that provides execution support for critical data governance and data management activities. The CDO guides the evolution of RBC’s data strategy and influences strategic investments in data to support business strategy and regulatory compliance. The data governance team is responsible for leading the design of best practices to be adopted by the CDO as well as the first line data risk owners.This associate level position is an enterprise role defining and delivering first line data governance activities. This role is critical in ensuring that our data practices adhere to the regulations set forth by the applicable global regulatory bodies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data governance, risks and controls, and experience with policy management and / or data analytic. This position will report to the Governance & Regulatory Initiatives director within the CDO. What will you do?

• Help lead the maintenance of first line data management procedures and associated guidance materials
• Collaborate with and solicit feedback from CDO subject matter experts, and first and second line stakeholders regarding the CDO's guidance materials
• Lead the design, build, and maintenance of data reporting and analytics
• Build the issue management and observation management reporting mechanism for the CDO
• Develop and annually refresh training materials and job aids / playbooks to support first line stakeholders in their efforts to comply with policy requirements
• Familiarize yourself with internal information risk management policies and standards requirements

What do you need to succeed?

• 2-5 years experience in a data management or policy
• Risk and Controls background
• Regulatory or compliance exposure preferred
• Willingness to pivot between data management subject

What’s in it for you? We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including competitive compensation, bonuses, and flexible benefits
• Continued opportunities for career advancement
• World-class sales training, coaching, and development opportunities
• Support from a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high performing team, as well as world-class tools and training
• Opportunity to achieve great success and grow your career with RBC

Job Skills Critical Thinking, Data Administration, Data Governance, Data Validation, Detail-Oriented, Regulatory Experience, Regulatory Monitoring, Regulatory Reviews, Regulatory Risk Additional Job Details

Address :

BAY WELLINGTON TOWER, 181 BAY ST : TORONTO

City : TORONTO

Country : Canada

Work hours / week : 37.5

Employment Type : Full time

Platform :

CHIEF LEGAL & ADMIN OFFICE GRP

Job Type : Regular

Posted Date : 2025-04-14

Application Deadline :

2025-10-04 Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above I nclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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